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School metaphor Uses school language and measures (grade levels, tests), uses same standards for adults as for children, assumes participants … read more

Certain elements are critical to assuring that high poverty schools become high performing schools. Activities alone will not notably improve … read more

Factor Examples Cited by Research and Experience Create and nurture a familial environment Students were given respect. Counselors, nurses, social … read more

When IDRA was formed, disco, bell-bottoms, double knit and long-hair were “in,” and we talked to each other using the … read more

For 25 years IDRA has been working with schools to provide all children the best education possible. This effort has … read more

Anniversaries make us pause and pull out memories. We think back about the early days when people joined together and … read more

Changing Faces, Changing Places: Challenges as We Enter a New Century The face of education in the United States has … read more

IDRA policy and leadership development promotes accountability and responsibility. Using inclusive, cutting-edge and broad-based strategies, IDRA develops leadership within communities, … read more

For 25 years IDRA has been a voice for children who have been neglected, ignored and even forgotten by those … read more

For 25 years, IDRA has focused on the quality of education for all children. We have seen the negative effects … read more

The Intercultural Development Research Association has been awarded a three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue operating … read more

Appropriate Language Instruction: Stephanie’s Story Juanita C. García, M.A. When my oldest granddaughter entered the fourth grade this year, her … read more

Below are excerpts of articles on brain research findings and implications for education. The articles appeared in the November 1998 … read more

Falling Through the Net: Defining the Digital Divide, July 1999 This report on the telecommunications and information technology gap in … read more

Roy L. Johnson, M.S. The cumulative costs of students leaving public high school prior to graduation with a diploma are … read more

Many educators are not aware that the education of undocumented students is guaranteed by the Plyler vs. Doe decision or … read more

ACCESS – San AntonioA Community Collaborates for Student Success (Part 2) Josie Danini Cortez, M.A., and Albert Cortez, Ph.D. Systemic … read more

María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., and Josie Danini Cortez, M.A. Twenty-five characteristics contribute to the high academic performance of students … read more

Accept No Less – A Quality Education for All This past year, a special legislative session and district court case … read more